FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

What’s the word on #YCC2018?

#YCC2018 is actually TWO CONFERENCES: #YCCOKC and #YCCEast. #YCCOKC will go down at the Cole Community Center in Oklahoma City on March 4-6, 2018. We’ll kick off at 6:30pm Sunday Night and wrap it up at 9pm Tuesday night(a half-day longer than last year). #YCCEast is rocking the MidAtlantic district in September 2018. Stay tuned for registration and details.

How will I know who the speakers are or when registration opens?

Join Young Clergy Network! Members are always the first to know what we’re up to. Joining is free, AND you might just get a member discount off of the conference price *wink*. For more details, check out YCN here.

Most of the sessions Monday and Tuesday will take place at the Cole Community Center behind OKC First Church at 4400 NW Expressway, OKC, OK 73116. The Sunday Night discussion panel with The 2 Windows Project is over at Putnam City High School Auditorium.

We define young as 40(ish) or under, but we’re not asking you when your birthday is. We trust your better judgment. Mentors are able to come as well! Details on the “old(er)” FAQ below.

How clergy is clergy?

We don’t monitor this closely, either. Do you have a call to ministry of some sort? Do you wanna come support young pastors? Are you a ministry student? Is your spouse coming and you don’t wanna be left out? Come on over!

I’m a Young *not-Nazarene* pastor, can I attend Young Clergy Conference?

Of course, you can! Some of the content and breakout sessions are focused on Church of the Nazarene-related topics, but you’ll get something our of everything, we promise. That being said, the Sunday night discussion panel is open to the public if you don’t wanna commit to the whole con.

I’m an old(er) Nazarene pastor, can I attend Young Clergy Conference?

If you are an advocate and supporter of young pastors, we’re very open to having older mentors/volunteers at the conference! #YCC is meant to be targeted, but not exclusionary.Our only request is that Mentor Attendees intentionally listen more than they speak. If you have any questions, you can email us at admin@youngclergy.net.

I’d love to volunteer! How do I sign up?

Anyone can “sign up” to volunteer by purchasing a Volunteer Registration (instead of a regular conference registration). You’ll be required to help out for 6 hours over the course of the 3 days and come at 4pm Sunday evening for a special volunteer orientation. But, hey, your registration is super cheap and you get a free t-shirt! Registration (and Volunteer Registration) is happening here: yccokc.eventbrite.com

I have an accommodation question.

We’re offering young clergy the opportunity to stay with local church families in airbnb-style accommodations. In other words, purchasing a Local Accommodation Pass will guarantee you a bed, couch, or air mattress for the three nights of the conference: March 4, 5, and 6. These Local Accommodation Passes are available on a first come, first-served basis on the registration page here: yccokc.eventbrite.com. More questions? Email us at admin@youngclergy.net.